November 24th - 26th, 2024
Hyatt Regency • Monterey, CA
This November, all CNH District church and school staff and workers are invited to participate in the 2024 All Workers Conference in Monterey, CA for worship, fellowship and professional development. This gathering will combine the annual Pastors Conference, the annual Lutheran Educator Conference, and include DCEs and all church workers through intentional partnership for the first time in many years. We truly are better together - let’s celebrate the unity we have as the body of Christ on mission together.
Theme Verse: Psalm 78:4-6
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sean McDowell
Author, Speaker and Apologetics professor
Sean is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview. (READ MORE)
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Salzberg
Sarah lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband (Josh), son (Hosea) and daughter (Simone), traveling from one coffee shop to another trying as many cappuccinos and croissants as she can. When not hopped up on espresso, Sarah teaches Old Testament at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange County, CA. In addition, she has served as a planner and theological advisor for the LCMS Youth Gathering as well as a speaker for youth and women's retreats around the country. She earned her Masters in Theology from Concordia University in Irvine, but her pride and joy will always be Concordia Seward where she earned her Bachelors in Education. As mundane as it sounds, she’s living the dream!
Venue: Hyatt Regency Monterey
Submit a Breakout Session Topic
Call for breakout session speakers: We will have two main speakers and two Breakout Sessions, each are one hour long. If you or someone from your church or school has a great topic or presentation that might be valuable for one of our target groups, please consider completing this AWC Breakout Session Proposal Form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this conference?
All CNH District church and school staff - ordained, commissioned, and staff who serve in a ministry capacity: pastors, DCE’s, deaconesses, worship leaders, administrators, preschool directors, teachers, children’s ministry directors. We will have keynotes and breakout sessions that will benefit all those in ministry - something for everyone on your team.
Why should I attend the conference?
The overarching goal for our gathering is to bring the CNH district school & church workers together for worship, fellowship, and professional development. You will be encouraged as you share and connect with others who share the same mission of sharing Jesus with the next generation.
What are the start & end times?
Check in opens at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 24th, with a reception that evening and the conference concludes at 12:00pm on Tuesday, November 26th.
What is the address of the venue?
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd,
Monterey, CA 93940
What is included in my Registration Fees?
The registration fee covers event programming (main sessions and breakouts), one lunch and the banquet.
Does my registration include hotel accommodations?
No, hotel reservations are made separately from conference registration.
Do spouses need to register?
Anyone who is attending main sessions and/or breakouts would need to register
Can my children attend?
They are more than welcome to stay at the resort, while they don’t have official programming or break out sessions, we will have a few opportunities in the down time to connect families with one another.
I’m still not convinced; I need more good reasons to register…
-
Location: there are few places more beautiful than Monterey, CA
-
Speakers: you will be challenged and stretched by both Sean & Sarah and their unique approach to sharing the faith with the next generation
-
Connection & Collaboration: some of the best “ah-ha!” moments come from conversations with our ministry colleagues
-
Rest & Renewal: as ministry leaders, it’s essential to take a pause and be reminded of your identity in Christ
-
Relationship: Invest in and grow with your team
-
Unity: We are simply better together
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information
Please join us at the 2024 CNH District All Workers Conference, where you’ll be able to share your product, ministry, and message with the educators, administrators, pastors, youth workers, and other workers gathered in this venue. Our conference is projected to draw around 350 or more teachers, administrators, pastors, youth workers, and staff along with their families. If you would like opportunities to share your name, company, and service resources with our attendees throughout the conference, in addition to having an exhibit booth, please consider becoming a CNH District All Workers Conference sponsor!
